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As we move into 2025, creating a healthy workplace culture has never been more critical. Studies show that toxic culture is 12 times more likely than compensation to predict employee turnover and that it costs U.S. businesses alone nearly $225bn annually in hiring costs as a result of toxic culture....

President-elect Donald Trump, alongside SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son, announced that SoftBank plans to invest $100 billion in the United States over the next four years. The investment, which is expected to boost the U.S. economy, will focus on artificial intelligence and related infrastructure, with the funds to be allocated...

National Mining and Related Industries Day 2024 was hosted in November at Santos’s Moomba gas field in South Australia’s Cooper Basin. The event featured a range of speakers, including Gina Rinehart, founder of the day and patron of Hancock Prospecting, as well as opposition leader Peter Dutton. Rinehart was seen...

In 2003, at an event in Abu Dhabi, I met Emily Carter - a powerhouse of creativity. We hit it off instantly because she is a strong woman with clear conviction and hard work ethic. Over the years, her journey has only solidified her reputation as a visionary in luxury...

Think about the headlines you see about artificial intelligence. It's usually about automation, efficiency, or some flashy new tech. But what if AI's real potential isn't in streamlining business but in saving lives? Artificial intelligence is stepping out of boardrooms and tech labs to make a tangible difference in the...

Leaders in the workplace are often faced with the challenge of leading with intention and foresight whilst keeping up the pace of demand within their departments. While it’s understandable that business demands can take priority, there is a hidden danger being in a constant state of busyness, many leaders can...

Croatia has achieved significant progress in implementing the European "Once-Only Technical System" (OOTS), a project designed to streamline administrative processes and enhance interoperability among public institutions across the European Union. As one of the top-performing nations, Croatia has reached level 5 on the OOTS integration success scale, a distinction shared...

An analysis by PwC found that over half of the Fortune 500 companies listed in 2003—52%, to be precise—are no longer on the list today. Some of these organizations declared bankruptcy, others were acquired, and some ceased operations entirely. This stark reality underscores the tangible risk of corporate decline. The...

Yousef Al Shelash, the Chairman of Dar Al Arkan, has emerged as one of the most influential figures in luxury real estate across the Gulf region. With a vision rooted in innovation and a commitment to excellence, Al Shelash has transformed Dar Al Arkan into a global powerhouse. Through ambitious...

Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot recently responded to employee concerns about the company's future in an internal memo that was subsequently leaked. These concerns had been gathered through the company's latest annual employee survey. The gaming giant has faced a difficult period in recent years, with several high-profile titles underperforming. The...